Alison Murphey, LMFT

Living with chronic pain is exhausting—and often, very lonely. Maybe you feel betrayed by your body, angry at medical professionals who haven’t listened, or weighed down by grief over the life you imagined before pain took center stage. Pain touches everything—your relationships, your work, your sense of self—and many don’t understand that the emotional toll is often just as heavy as the physical. You may even find yourself neglecting your body in frustration. And while some days you may manage, on the hard days, it can feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. In therapy, you’ll find a safe space to process the anger, grief, and fear that come with chronic pain. Together, we’ll build coping tools for hard days and unpack the impact of these experiences. You’ll learn healthier ways to care for yourself, advocate for your needs, and begin living with more peace and freedom—even when pain is still part of your story. As both a therapist and someone who personally understands the challenges of chronic pain, I bring compassion, expertise, and lived experience to our work. Using approaches like EMDR, we’ll address both the trauma of pain and its impact on your daily life. Visit my website to schedule a free consultation today. I can’t wait to hear from you.

The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center operates in Old Westbury and Central Islip, offering specialized rehabilitation and treatment. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside focuses on EDS with Chiari malformation. Weill Cornell provides pain management expertise. New York Medicaid covers genetic testing with prior authorization. Wait times at major programs can be 6 months or longer.